Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa to step down at end of the year, sources say
Sources tell FOX 4 the 65-year-old plans to retire at the end of 2022. He’s expected to announce and discuss his departure at a school board meeting Thursday.
Sources tell FOX 4 the 65-year-old plans to retire at the end of 2022. He’s expected to announce and discuss his departure at a school board meeting Thursday.
Omicron peak may be on the horizon, but people should still take precautions
Medical experts caution the new data is positive news, but we still may continue to see very high numbers of case counts and hospitalizations even as the curve heads down.
Medical experts caution the new data is positive news, but we still may continue to see very high numbers of case counts and hospitalizations even as the curve heads down.
Woman wanted for sexually assaulting child near Dallas school
Dallas police are hoping someone recognized the sketch and photos of a woman they are looking for. She is accused of sexually assaulting a child near Haggar Elementary School.
Dallas police are hoping someone recognized the sketch and photos of a woman they are looking for. She is accused of sexually assaulting a child near Haggar Elementary School.
Mesquite FD: Deadly apartment fire likely caused by firefighters’ exploding oxygen tank
Something sparked a fire department oxygen tank, setting off a fast-moving fire that led to one man's death and a Mesquite firefighter's second-degree burns. The apartment building was also destroyed and several people lost their homes.
Something sparked a fire department oxygen tank, setting off a fast-moving fire that led to one man's death and a Mesquite firefighter's second-degree burns. The apartment building was also destroyed and several people lost their homes.
Cold medicine shortage: COVID surge, flu season leading to empty shelves
Shoppers across DFW are encountering medicine shelves that are empty or close to it. One employee at an East Dallas pharmacy called it "the new toilet paper shortage.”
Shoppers across DFW are encountering medicine shelves that are empty or close to it. One employee at an East Dallas pharmacy called it "the new toilet paper shortage.”
Sleeping teen killed in South Dallas drive-by shooting
Dallas police say a young woman sleeping in her bed was likely an innocent victim of a drive-by shooting in South Dallas. A bullet went through her kitchen window and traveled to her room in the back of her family's home. Police say there's no reason to believe the family was a target.
Dallas police say a young woman sleeping in her bed was likely an innocent victim of a drive-by shooting in South Dallas. A bullet went through her kitchen window and traveled to her room in the back of her family's home. Police say there's no reason to believe the family was a target.
Ellis Davis Fieldhouse COVID-19 testing site now requires appointment
Ellis Davis Fieldhouse in southern Dallas now requires an appointment to get a COVID-19 test.
Ellis Davis Fieldhouse in southern Dallas now requires an appointment to get a COVID-19 test.
Billy Chemirmir re-trial date tentatively set for late April 2022
A new trial date has been set for accused serial killer Billy Chemirmir after his first trial in Dallas County ended with a mistrial.
A new trial date has been set for accused serial killer Billy Chemirmir after his first trial in Dallas County ended with a mistrial.
Dallas, Tarrant counties search for ways to slow spike in COVID-19 cases
Tarrant County Commissioners, without the power to issue any pandemic-related mandates, discussed Tuesday a policy that cuts off pay to unvaccinated county employees who miss work because they’ve contracted the virus.
Tarrant County Commissioners, without the power to issue any pandemic-related mandates, discussed Tuesday a policy that cuts off pay to unvaccinated county employees who miss work because they’ve contracted the virus.
Dallas County tax offices closed due to COVID outbreak among employees
Dallas County tax offices are closed to the public until further notice. Instead, workers are processing paperwork online or by the phone. County Leaders blame spiking COVID cases among employees and an effort to cut down indoor crowds.
Dallas County tax offices are closed to the public until further notice. Instead, workers are processing paperwork online or by the phone. County Leaders blame spiking COVID cases among employees and an effort to cut down indoor crowds.
FAA creates 5G buffer zones around DFW and Love Field
AT&T and Verizon are getting ready to launch their new 5G service. But some parts of Dallas will be excluded from the network because of concerns that it might interfere with aircraft navigation.
AT&T and Verizon are getting ready to launch their new 5G service. But some parts of Dallas will be excluded from the network because of concerns that it might interfere with aircraft navigation.
Dallas ISD offering an extra $50 a day for substitutes
Dallas ISD substitute teachers are being offered an additional $50 per day to help with a teacher shortage caused by the COVID-19 omicron variant.
Dallas ISD substitute teachers are being offered an additional $50 per day to help with a teacher shortage caused by the COVID-19 omicron variant.
Supply chain issues affect Dallas' winter weather response plan
Much-needed mobile generators ordered in the fall still have not arrived in Dallas and fixed generators at specific sites won’t be installed anytime soon.
Much-needed mobile generators ordered in the fall still have not arrived in Dallas and fixed generators at specific sites won’t be installed anytime soon.
One in four North Texas hospital patients has COVID-19, officials say
The statewide positivity rate in Texas is now at 36.4 percent -- more than 4 times what it was just 30 days ago. And higher than during peaks in July 2020 and January 2021.
The statewide positivity rate in Texas is now at 36.4 percent -- more than 4 times what it was just 30 days ago. And higher than during peaks in July 2020 and January 2021.
Mask mandates and closures: Local school districts make changes to combat COVID-19 surge
From a district dealing with a teacher shortage to another re-implementing a mask mandate, North Texas schools are trying their best to slow the rapid spread of COVID-19.
From a district dealing with a teacher shortage to another re-implementing a mask mandate, North Texas schools are trying their best to slow the rapid spread of COVID-19.
Bank 'jugging' in Richardson has police asking people to be aware of surroundings
A Richardson woman says she was watched at the bank, then followed and assaulted by a robber who stole her money and valuables.
A Richardson woman says she was watched at the bank, then followed and assaulted by a robber who stole her money and valuables.
1 dead, several injured in southeast Dallas DWI crash
Six people were hurt when two cars collided in southeast Dallas. One of the drivers is now facing charges for intoxication manslaughter.
Six people were hurt when two cars collided in southeast Dallas. One of the drivers is now facing charges for intoxication manslaughter.
Lake Highlands High School’s beloved resource officer dies of COVID-19
A much-loved school resource officer is gone after a brief battle with COVID-19. Officer Christopher Gibson is being remembered Monday by fellow officers and educators.
A much-loved school resource officer is gone after a brief battle with COVID-19. Officer Christopher Gibson is being remembered Monday by fellow officers and educators.
Dallas family lost home to fire just days after Christmas
A Dallas family lost their home after it caught fire just days after Christmas.
A Dallas family lost their home after it caught fire just days after Christmas.
Woman killed after vehicle crashes into Cedar Hill Great Clips
Police in Cedar Hill said a woman is dead after an SUV was driven into the lobby of a Great Clips hair salon Saturday morning.
Police in Cedar Hill said a woman is dead after an SUV was driven into the lobby of a Great Clips hair salon Saturday morning.